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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mid and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes through the floor from the master cylinder in cab (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front to rear brake pipe inspection obscured by LPG tank
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from the master cylinder through the floor (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch, behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and central pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative Springs too long, so are coil bound (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and central pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
underside coated
undersealed inc brake pipes
Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush cracking on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undersealed inc brake pipes
EML on
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlight reflectors very poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear fog light insecure
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine sump rusty
fuel smell
both dip patterns poor
engine over heating
rear lights affected by other lights
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
both dip patterns poor
engine over heating
rear lights affected by other lights
All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced all lamps - bad earth and flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold? (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure - cable ties not adequate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked where pipe enters hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure - cable ties not adequate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering linkage from column to pivot has excessive play - marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Tyre obviously under inflated both rears (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure to mount (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure to mount (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear tyres cracking in tread
exhaust rubber centre mount broken
customer advised not to drive vehicle due to brake pipe leak
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both wipers just starting to smear windscreen slightly
corrosion and rsutproofing to various areas of vehicle underside
very slight play in offside outer track rod end balljoint
camper conversion body fitted to vehicle
corrosion to most underbody metal brake pipes
corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside and suspension components
slight play in offside outer track rod end balljoint
camper conversion fitted to rear of vehicle
corrosion to various front suspension components
slight corrosion to most metal brake pipes
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
v arious steel brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle has been fitted with mobile home/camper type body which appears too large and too heavy for a vehicle of this style
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
vehicle has been fitted with mobile home/camper type body which appears too large and too heavy for a vehicle of this style
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
adv:n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.
adv:slight play in steering idler.
adv:steel fuel pipe corroded.
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PG53 UEK is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Silver with a 1,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
Across all 2003 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 45,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Daihatsu Hijet fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 7,896 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PG53 UEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Daihatsu Hijet typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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PG53 UEK is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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